Question at Issue Affirmative action was implemented with the idea and hope that America would finally become truly equal. The tension of the 1960’s civil rights movement had made it very clear, that the nation’s minority and female population were not receiving equal social and economic opportunity. The implementation of affirmative action was America’s first honest attempt at solving a problem, it had previously chose […]

Implications of Affirmative Action on Business ` Affirmative actionprograms, as we know them, are less than 50 years old, and are usually viewedas a series ofpositive steps taken to ensure the representation of minority groups in fields that have traditionallyexcluded them. It protects both racial and ethnic minorities, as well as women, in the areas of education, business, and government. Affirmative action, whichhas its roots […]

Introduction I. As once stated by John Kasich, “Affirmative action has a negative effect on our society when it means counting us like so many beans and dividing us into separate piles. ” II. My partner and I stand against the resolution which states: “Resolved: Affirmative action to promote equal opportunity in the United States is justified. ” III. We will show you that Affirmative […]

I recommend that the company’s board of directors should be committed to the principle of affirmative action and to the equal employment policy. Equal employment opportunities and affirmative action are the same in respect to employment, promotion and selection. However, equal employment opportunities and affirmative action embody concepts which are different. Equal employment opportunity has that meaning that all individuals must receive equal treatment in […]

Gender discrimination has for long been the topic of hot ethical debate. Despite the growing awareness about the social implications and the consequences of discrimination, as well as financial and human costs of discriminative attitudes at workplace, numerous firms and businesses appear unable to change the traditional structure of their business relationships. Even the best and the most ethical organizations are not always willing to […]

This paper will study and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action hiring practices on municipal police and fire departments in the United States. To start, we shall first define affirmative action.  Affirmative action refers to policies intended to promote access to education or employment aimed at a historically socio-politically non-dominant group, typically, minorities or women. Motivation for affirmative action policies is to redress […]

The following Affirmative Action Plan is a response by Company XYZ to a growing concern for providing equal opportunity to all prospective and current employees. XYZ is a industry leader and therefore has the express responsibility to set an example for affirmative action. In addition to a commitment to complying with all state and federal laws, XYZ is also firmly committed to a diverse workplace […]

Affirmative action is a practice that is intended to promote opportunities for the “protected class” which includes minorities, woman, and people with disabilities or any disadvantaged group for that matter. With affirmative action in place people of this protected class are given an even playing field in terms of hiring, promotion, as well as compensation. Historically, affirmative action is only known to have protected African […]

The Webster”s New World Dictionary defines affirmative action as “a policy or program for correcting the effects of discrimination in the employment or education of members of certain groups. ” President Lyndon Johnson issued executive Order 11246. This required federal contractors to take “affirmative action” to increase the number of minorities that they employed. President Johnson“s order he put in place has since been twisted […]

Considering the subject of affirmative action the following questions frequently are raised: Is there a clear understanding of affirmative action roles/goals? What are the pros/cons of these programs? What are the “loop holes” in the system? Does seniority play a role in affirmative action? Addressing these key questions may help us all in our daily routine, as administrators and/or potential administrator in the public/private sector. […]